Read the Chapter: case study "5 Star and Amtech" on p. 455. In at least one paragraph per question, answer all three discussion questions.
Question 1: Using the competing values model in Exhibit 14.3, what type of culture (adaptability, achievement, clan, bureaucratic) would you say dominant at 5 Star? At Amtech? What is your evidence?
Question 2: Is there a culture gap? Which type of culture do you think is most appropriate for the newly merged company? Why?
Question 3: If you were John Tyler, what techniques would you use to integrate and shape the cultures to overcome the culture gap?